The South Field Group was formed to address aircraft noise issues associated with the operation of the primary runway and commercial airline activity and the air cargo facilities at Oakland International Airport.

As a technical sub-committee of the Noise Forum, the South Field Group meets quarterly and is chaired by the Airport Operations Manager Airside. The group consists of staff from the cities of Alameda and San Leandro, residents from both communities, and Airport staff. Representatives from the FAA, Federal Express and Southwest Airlines serve as advisors to the group. This organization was formed in 2002 at the request of the City of San Leandro. The purpose is to both share information on current procedures and explore options that might exist to reduce the impact of aircraft noise from South Field operations on neighboring communities. The research group evaluates aircraft noise abatement procedures that reduce noise impacts on neighborhoods while not unduly affecting others and monitors implementation of these procedures.

MEMBERS:

Matt Davis
Airside Operations Manager
Chairperson

Ray Davis
Citizen Representative
City of San Leandro

Kathy Ornelas
Agency Representative
City of San Leandro

Ed Downing
Citizen Representative
City of Alameda

Barbara Nemer
Citizen Representative
City of Alameda

Kathleen Livermore
Agency Representative
City of Alameda

ADVISORS:

Doreen R. Stockdale
Noise/Environmental Affairs Supervisor

Jesse Richardson
Noise/Environmental Compliance

Adam Scholten
Port Consultant

Brian Marshall
FAA Oakland Tower

Emily Oxsen
FAA Oakland Tower

Jim Baas
Federal Express

Ford Frazier
Southwest Airlines

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